My first year was really difficult, but interviewing takes lots of practice and you have to put yourself in the position of the parents. Would You want to leave your children with You? Why? Figure out what makes you a great daycare provider and stress that to the parents. Make a great plan on how you want to run your business and your routines. Do you want to have fieldtrips? Do you have a good contract? Do you have a website? There are so many things that will be natural to you in a couple of years, but right now you have to find the best way to get those first clients to sign with you so advertise your strengths.